I've been having a bit of a tough day when it comes to patience with Hannah and Faith, and it just keeps building, making each thing they do wrong (as kids do - they are learning, after all) just pile on and cause even more frusteration. It's just one of those bad attitude days on my part where my focus has been off (unfortunately, it happens often).
Well, Hannah just came in to ask if I would read to her and Faith for bed time, and I told her no because I would like to spend some time in prayer and reading my Bible. I told her I'm sorry I have been yelling at her so much today, I've been having a rough day. She said, "That's ok mommy, I can pray for you" with a beautiful smile on her face. She got down on her knees, folded her hands together on my knee, bowed her head, and prayed for her mommy. That was the sweetest thing ever. What a prayer! My frusterations and attitude just melted away (with the tears pouring down my face) with my 4 year old's prayers of love. Hannah's child-like Faith and love is awesome! I have a lot to learn from her.
"Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever recieves one such child in My name receives Me," Jesus said in Matthew 18:3-5
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What a sweetheart our Hannah is! And remember, she's reflecting what she sees from you and Alex so y'all are raising them in the love and admonition of the LORD very well.
I can so relate, Beth! When I have things to be done and Nobu gets into trouble, it is particularly difficult to keep my attitude in line. Hannah's words and actions speak volumes about your parenting. You are very blessed by the fruits of the Lord in your daughter.